Pilot Courses of Instruction

Training and Flight-Test Material

List of selected FAA Training & Flight-Test Material

Student/Private/Commercial Pilot

• Student Pilot Guide (FAA-H-8083-27)
• Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3A)
• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25)
• Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook (FAA-H-8083-1)
• Aviation Weather For Pilots and Flight Operations Personnel (AC 00-6A)
• Aviation Weather Services (AC 00-45G, incorporating Change 1)

Instrument Rating

• Instrument Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-15)
• Instrument Procedure Handbook (FAA-H-8261-1A)
• Pilot/Controller Glossary
• U.S. Standard for Terminal Instrment Procedures (FAA-H-8260.3B)

Practical Test Standards (PTS)

• Standards for Pilots, Flight Instructors, Mechanics, and Other Airmen

Other

• Aviation Instructor's Handbook (FAA-H-8083-9)
• Balloon Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-11)
• Glider Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-13)
• Plane Sense (FAA-H-8083-19)
• Rotorcraft Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-21)
• Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook (FAA-H-8083-23)
• "Pilot Transition Courses for Complex Single Engine and Light, Twin-Engine Airplanes" (AC 61-9B)

• FAA Safety Team (FAAST) Library

  • Of Special Note
  • "Flying Twins Safely"
  • "Instrument Proficiency Check Guidance"
  • "Conducting an Effective Flight Review"

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